Smartzone LCD

TOUCHPAD USER GUIDE

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Touchpad and Display Layout

Dual Line Back lit LCD Display

With scrolling zone summary

Change variable values

Cycles both directions through zones

Timeclock Access
Optional clock module required

Change displayed zone

Cycles through all zones and back to the
zone summary screen

Change temperature of the selected zone

Hold in for 10 seconds to name the selected zone

Turns zones On/Off

Green LED below indicates status

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Overview Selecting a Zone

The Smartzone Zoning System, when installed with the optional Smartzone 1. Press or and to cycle from the zone summary screen,
Bridge module and a compatible IAS unit controller (thermostat), through each of the individual zone status screens.
communicates with the thermostat to automatically control the thermostat’s
The zone summary screen is depicted in the image on page 2.
mode selection and setpoint adjustment.

Activating / Deactivating Zones

Without these modules it is necessary to set the operating mode (heating or
1. Press or and to select the zone to be activated /
cooling) and the setpoint from the thermostat that was supplied with the A/C
deactivated. The current status of the selected zone is displayed on the
unit as follows (refer to the instructions for the thermostat for details).
second line of the LCD read-out.

If the majority of zones require cooling, set the operating mode of the 2. Press to turn the zone ON or OFF as required. The green LED

thermostat to cooling and make the setpoint of the thermostat 0.5°C less below the button indicates the zones on/off status.
than the lowest zone setpoint.
Alternatively, all zones can be activated / deactivated simultaneously by the
selecting the zone summary screen then pressing .
If the majority of zones require heating, set the operating mode of the
thermostat to heating and make the setpoint of the thermostat 0.5°C more
Setting a Zone Temperature
than the highest zone setpoint.
1. Press or and to select the target zone.

2. Press .
This additional 0.5°C ensures that the unit continues to run until all zones
reach setpoint. 3. Use or to adjust the set point to the desired level.

4. Press to save and exit.

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Naming Zones Setting the Clock

Zone names must be eight characters in length. A blank character must be (Optional Clock Module Required)
used to fill spaces where no letters are required. 1. Press or and to select the zone summary screen.
1. Press or and to select the zone to be named. 2. Press to display the current time and date.
2. Press and hold for approximately ten seconds, until the display 3. Use or to alter the highlighted hours value then press .
reads Z1 Name : . 4. Repeat Step 3 for the minutes and day values. Pressing after the
3. Use and to view all of the preset zone names. day value will return you to the zone summary screen.
4. Press on your choice (e.g. Lounge, Games or Custom). See

tip below. Setting the Individual Zone Clock Programs

(Optional Clock Module Required)
5. Use or to change the first character of the zone name if
1. Press or and to select the required zone.
required. Press and hold or to scroll quickly through the
2. Press to display the current program days for that zone.
available characters.
3. A CAPITAL letter indicates that the On/Off times will apply to that zone
6. Press to move to the next character. Press to return to the
on that day. Use or to alter each day to the correct value then
previous character to correct a mistake.
press to move to the next day.
7. Repeat steps 5 & 6 for all eight character spaces.
4. Repeat Step 3 for each day. Press after the final day value to enter
8. Pressing to accept the final character will save the zone name and
the Start time screen.
the controller will return to the standard display.
(Note: If no days have been selected the configuration routine will exit at
Tip: To accept one of the preset zone names, press repeatedly to this point)
accept each character including any blanks until the controller reverts to the
5. Use or to alter the start time to the correct value (in 10
standard display.
minute intervals) then press to proceed to the Stop time screen.

PM is indicated by a “p” after the time.

6. Repeat Step 5 for the Stop time then press to complete setting the

program for that zone and return to normal operation.

7. Repeat Steps 1 to 6 for each zone as required.

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Commissioning Instructions - For Initial Setup
CAUTION: Making adjustments to systems setting may adversley affect
system operation.
INSTALLER TIP: Make up a short cable and perform steps 1 to 8 with the
touchpad in the ceiling space next to the main modules
1. Before applying power to the system.
• Ensure that all core modules are firmly connected together via the DB9
connector and that the modules are fixed in place so they cannot come apart.
THESE MODULES MAY BE DAMAGED IF THEY ARE SEPARATED WHILE
POWER IS APPLIED TO THE SYSTEM.
• Ensure that all touchpads, sensors and motors are connected as per the
connection diagram supplied.
DO NOT CONNECT SENSORS TO MOTOR OUTPUTS. SENSORS MAY BE
DAMAGED IF POWER IS APPLIED IN THIS CASE.
• Ensure the air conditioning system is OFF.
the appropriate position as dictated by the zone status, and, if the zone is on,
the system conditions.
• Connect the 24V power supply to the Smartzone system.
• Check the main modules for fault LEDs (any red LED indicates an excess
current fault on the output - generally a cable short)
4. System Configuration - Set Motor Time (Low Profile Model Only)
Smartzone utilises a time proportional damper positioning algorithm.
IAS offers 2 motors with different drive speeds for use with Smartzone:
The DM4-IC requires the motor drive time to be set to 17 seconds (default).
The DM4C-IC requires the motor drive time to be set to 100 seconds.
For backward compatibility the times listed below should be used with the
following superceeded motors.
The DM2-IC motor with manual clutch requires a drive time of 170 seconds.
The DM2-IC motor without a clutch requires the drive time to be 20 seconds.
NOTE: All motors connected to a single system must be the same type.

• Press to select the zone summary screen. The display should read
2. Spill Zone Configuration
Active :x (where x is the number of zones currently on).
• If there is no dedicated bypass damper installed, a spill zone(s) may be
• Press and hold both and for 10 seconds until the LCD display
designated by turning on one or more of the spill DIP switches on the
Main Processor Module. reads Mot Time on the top line. The default drive time is 17 seconds.

• Use and to alter the motor drive time to the correct value,
3. Initial Power Check then press to proceed to the next step.
When power is applied to the system, the startup routine will drive all zone
damper motors to the fully open position, the dedicated bypass damper (if
installed) will drive to the fully closed position, then all dampers will drive to

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5. System Configuration - Set Spill Air Setpoint

• Use or to change the minimum supply air safety set point and
The Spill Air Setpoint value can be determined by one of the methods
then press to proceed to the next step.
described in Appendix A on page 15.
• The display should now read HiSA=xx (where xx is the default supply
• The display should now read SpillSet on the top line.
air safety maximum temperature. Default = 65°C).
• Use and to alter the spill air setpoint, then press to
• Use or to change the maximum supply air safety set point
proceed to the next step.
and then press to save and exit system configuration.

6. System Configuration - Set Minimum Ventilation Parameters

8. Zone Configuration - Set Zone Weights (Low Profile Model Only)
The Smartzone can be programmed to allow a minimum airflow to all zones
Each zone on the Smartzone is assigned a virtual zone weight. The default
that are ON. This is adjustable from 0 to 30 % open and defaults to zero. This
value for all zones is 5. Adjusting the zone weights enables the system to
value effects all ON zones equally.
compensate for differences in zone size. Changing the zone weight for a zone
The zone motors will close fully when the zone is turn turned OFF.
effects the balance of the spill algorithm.
• The display should now read Min Vent on the top line.
For more information on zone weighting refer to Appendix B on page 18.
• Use and to alter the minimum ventilation setting and press
• Press to select the target zone.
to proceed to the next stage.
• Press and hold both and for 10 seconds until the LCD display

reads zWeight= on the top line.

7. System Configuration - Set Supply Air Safety Setpoints
The supply air safety minimum & maximum set points reduce the risk of • Use and to adjust the zone weight value, then press to

damage to the system due to over cooling or heating. When these points are save and exit.

reached, all dampers open to maximise airflow across the coil. • Repeat for each zone as required.
Refer to the unit manufacturers documentation to ascertain the minimum
and maximum air off coil temperature. 9. Sensor Check

• The display should now read LoSA=xx (where xx is the current Verify each sensor is sending accurate temperature data.

supply air safety minimum temperature. Default = 8°C. Below this is the An open circuit sensor will not be displayed when cycling through the zones.
An extreme temperature reading (over 60°C) indicates a short circuit on the
current supply air temperature in brackets).
cable, plugs or sockets connecting the sensor.

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• Position an accurate temperature probe adjacent to the relevant sensor. 12. Name the zones
• Press to select the zone, then press to check the sensor Refer to page 6 for instructions regarding naming zones.

reading (displayed on the bottom line).

13. Touchpad Configuration
• Use or to make each zone’s setpoint 15°C, then press to
If more than one LCD touchpad has been installed, each touchpad can be
save and exit.
configured to restrict access to a subset of the total number of zones.
• Repeat for each zone.
• Set the touchpad DIP switches on the back of the touchpad to allow
10. Damper Motor Check access to the required zones as per Table 1.
TIP: The zone dampers to each zone will not open until the supply air
LCD Touchpad Zone Selection Configuration
temperature is less than the actual zone temperature when the system is in
SWITCH 1 SWITCH 2 SWITCH 3 SWITCH 4 TOUCHPAD WILL ACCESS ZONE(S)
cooling mode. OFF OFF OFF OFF All Zones (default)

• Select the zone summary screen and press to turn all zones on. ON OFF OFF OFF 1 only
OFF ON OFF OFF 2 only
• Turn on the A/C system and set the thermostat to maximum cooling.
ON ON OFF OFF 3 only
• Ensure there is air flow to each zone in the ON state. OFF OFF ON OFF 4 only

• Turn off one zone at a time starting with the spill zone(s). ON OFF ON OFF 5 only
OFF ON ON OFF 6 only
• Ensure there is no airflow to zones in the OFF state.
ON ON ON OFF 7 only
• Verify and record the address of each zone in the Zone Address Table OFF OFF OFF ON 8 only
ON OFF OFF ON 1 & 2 only
provided on page 14 to ensure accurate labelling (e.g. Zone 1 = Bed 1,
OFF ON OFF ON 3 & 4 only
Zone 2 = Living, etc.). ON ON OFF ON 5 & 6 only
OFF OFF ON ON 7 & 8 only

11. Spill Check ON OFF ON ON 1, 2, 3 & 4 only

OFF ON ON ON 5, 6, 7 & 8 only
• Turn all zones OFF one at a time.
ON ON ON ON 1, 2 & 3 only
• Verify the spill/bypass zone(s) activates when the spill setpoint is Table 1.
reached.

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14. Final Check Appendix A - Spill/Bypass Setpoint

Verify all zones are approaching set point.
Overview
Complete the table below to ensure an accurate record of the physical zone
The Smartzone’s ingenious bypass system is the key to how it cycles the
layout is available.
main plant without the need for complex wiring. The Smartzone constantly
monitors the position of the dampers via the time proportional damper
ZONE ADDRESS TABLE positioning (TPDP) system. When the predetermined spill set point is
Zone Number Zone Name (e.g. Living, Bed 1 etc.) Zone Weight reached, the Smartzone begins to open the spill/bypass damper and
1
stimulates the main plant controllers return air sensor with conditioned air
2
(supply air).
3
If the main plant controller is operating in heating mode the introduction of
4
warm supply air stimulates the thermostat’s return air sensor, causing the
5
6
A/C unit to cycle off as the Smartzone is cycling the zones off.

7 If the main plant controller is operating in cooling mode the introduction of

8 cool supply air to the return air system achieves the same result.
Spill Zone(s) = The spill/bypass damper can be connected in one of two ways.

Option 1 - Bypass Damper

A duct is installed connecting the supply air duct to the return air duct via
the bypass damper. The Smartzone’s main processor module provides an
output dedicated to this function. This then leaves all other motor outputs
free to control up to eight zones. The plant controllers return air sensor
must be placed in a position between the bypass inlet to the return air duct
and the A/C plant.
NOTE: If the main plant controller cycles the indoor fan off between calls
for heating, any sensor positioned in the return air duct will be isolated
from the room condition when the air flow is halted. OPTION 2 MUST BE
USED IN THIS SITUATION.

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Option 2 - Spill Zone Air Quantity

One or more spill dampers can be used to control the temperature of zones Contact the unit manufacturer and ascertain the minimum approved air

immediately adjacent the return air grille. Under normal operation the spill quantity for the system.
Place an anemometer and hood at the return air grille and commence
damper(s) will operate as normal zones, but when the spill set point is
turning off zones one at a time.
reached the spill zone(s) open to relieve duct pressure and cycle the main
When the minimum approved air quantity is reached, calculate the number
plant off. of open dampers as a percentage of the total number of zones. This is your
NOTE: When Option 2 is used, the spill zone(s) immediately adjacent the spill air set point.
return air grille may experience temperature variations, of between 0.5 E.G. No. of Dampers Open X 100
Total No. of Dampers
°C and 1 °C, either side of set point. Therefore it is necessary to set the
Supply Air Temperature
temperature of the spill zone higher than the main plant controller set point
Contact the unit manufacturer and ascertain the minimum approved air off
in cooling mode and lower than the main plant controller set point in heating
coil temperature.
mode. Place an accurate digital thermometer in the supply air stream as close to
the coil as possible and commence turning off zones one at a time.
Methods for Calculating Spill/Bypass Setpoint When the minimum approved air off coil temperature is reached, calculate
The spill air set point can be determined by utilising one or all of the following the number of open dampers as a percentage of the total number of zones.
methods: This is your spill air set point.
E.G. No. of Dampers Open X 100
a. Air Quantity
Total No. of Dampers
b. Supply Air Temperature
Diffuser Noise
c. Diffuser Noise Commence turning off zones one at a time and check each zone for
excessive diffuser noise.
The factory default spill setpoint is 33% of total zones open. Refer to page 8
When diffuser noise is on the verge of being excessive, calculate the number
for details on how to adjust the spill setpoint.
of open dampers as a percentage of the total number of zones. This is your
The following proceedures should be carried out when the system is set for spill air set point.
E.G. No. of Dampers Open X 100
maximum conditioning.
Total No. of Dampers

For best results, test all three methods above and use the highest value.

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Appendix B - Zone Weights (Low Profile Model Only) Methods for Calculating Zone Weight
Zone weights can be determined by utilising one or all of the following
Overview
methods:
Making adjustments to the zone weight factor for each zone enables the
a. Heat Load
Smartzone’s spill/bypass algorithm to compensate for variations in zone size
b. Zone Area
when calculating when to begin opening the spill/bypass damper.
The default zone weight for each zone is 5, and by default, all zones are The factory default zone weight for all zones is 5. Refer to page 10 for details
treated equally when calculating the total percentage of open zones. on how to adjust the zone weight for each zone.

Consider the following simple example:

Heat Load
A Smartzone system is made up of two zones of equal size, with the
Record the heat load (calculated at system design/unit selection stage) for
same zone weight. One zone is fully closed and one zone is fully open.
each zone in the table below.
This is equal to the total system being 50% open.
Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
If one of the zones is larger (one is twice the size of the other), but both Zone Heat Load
(ZHL)
zones still have the same zone weight, the system would treat the large
Zone Weight
zone being fully open and the small zone fully closed (Actual open = 67%), (ZW)
Zone weight factor
exactly the same as the small zone being fully open and the large zone (ZWF)
fully closed (Actual open = 33%).
Now calculate the zone weight factor (ZWF) for the system by dividing 10 by
Evidently this disparity will have a dramatic effect on the operation of the
the highest zone heat load (ZHLmax).
spill/bypass system.
E.G. ZWF = 10 ÷ ZHLmax
By adjusting the zone weight for each zone, the system can be tuned to To determine the zone weight for each zone, multiply the heat load of each
ensure effective operation of the spill/bypass system. zone by the zone weight factor and round to the nearest whole number.
In the example the following settings will have the desired effect. E.G. ZW = ZHL x ZWF
Large zone weight = 10 Record the zone weight for each zone in the space provided.
Small zone weight = 5

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Appendix B Appendix C

Zone Area Appendix C - Troubleshooting Guide

Calculate the area for each zone and record in the table below.

Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES / SUGGESTED ACTION
Zone Area
(ZA)
Zone Weight Check the cable to touchpad.
(ZW) LCD touchpad is blank. Check the 24VAC power supply from the transformer
Zone weight factor (If failed see next).
()
Prior to connecting the new transformer, verify the new
Now calculate the zone weight factor (ZWF) for the system by dividing 10 by transformer is capable of supplying 24V @ 48VA.
Measure the current draw of the system at startup.
the largest zone area (ZAmax). If the current draw exceeds 48VA, disconnect immediately
E.G. ZWF = 10 ÷ ZAmax to prevent damage to the new transformer.
Disconnect all touchpads and zone sensors.
Transformer has failed
To determine the zone weight for each zone multiply the zone area of each Re-apply power and measure the current draw of
the transformer as the touchpad and sensors are re-
zone by the zone weight factor and round to the nearest whole number.
connected one at a time to identify the problem connection
E.G. ZW = ZA x ZWF (usually a cable fault).
Re-terminate cable and repeat test to verify the problem
Record the zone weight for each zone in the space provided. has been rectified.

Incorrect number of Zone sensor/cable fault - open circuit.

zones on the touchpad Check sensor cables for a bad connection.
and the touchpad If room sensors are being used instead of room
DIPswitches are set controllers, check the sensor box jumper, this should be in
correctly. the “normal” position.

Test the zone sensor inputs by plugging the supply air

LCD touchpad displays
sensor into Zone 1 sensor input. If Zone 1 now appears on
Active:0 and I cannot
the display the problem is as per above.
turn it on.
Check DIPswitch settings on the back of the touchpad as
There is at least 1 good
per Table 1 on page 13.
sensor connected &
If the fault persists with all DIPswitches OFF, check the
cabled correctly
connection between MPM and 1234 modules.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES / SUGGESTED ACTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES / SUGGESTED ACTION

68 degrees displayed as Room controller or Room sensor cable/crimp short circuit. Zone motors drive open
Supply air sensor/plug fault, or, supply air maximum or
a zone sensor reading Locate and correct all the time, power
minimum temperature exceeded.
has been applied for
Check the fault indicator LEDs at the motor output sockets If this sensor drops below 8 degrees or above 65 degrees
more than 3 continuous
(see next issue). (default), all zone motors drive open (extreme coil temp
minutes & at least 1
Check the appropriate zone is turned ON. detected) and the optional bypass motor will drive closed.
zone is turned off.
Check zone sensor reading is correct.
Check the supply air temperature (refer to page 9-10 to
Dampers not driving. Disconnect 24VAC power supply and check that the 1234
access SA temp)
module is plugged into the 5678 module. There are no
Check cable connections and ensure crimp is correct. Zone 5 and above do not
cables between the modules, they plug from one module to
Check mechanical connection to actuator and damper. operate correctly.
the next directly. Are all modules screwed down to prevent
Check after a power outage to the MPM, all zone motors
separation?
drive fully open, then drive to the correct regulating
position. (Spill-bypass motor drives fully closed first)
58 degrees displayed as Incompatible Room controller or Room sensor.
a zone sensor reading Replace with compatible unit.
There is a short somewhere in that zone motors cable,
The red fault LED is
plugs or sockets (usually a cable fault).
on at the zone motor
Check that the plugs are crimped correctly with no tiny
output socket.
shorts between the conductors.

Damper driving at 2 sensors cables are crossed over or 2 motor cables are
the wrong time or crossed over.
temperature. Locate and correct.

Check main processor module dipswitch settings. Turning

any dipswitch on will make that zone become a spill zone.
Incorrect zone
e.g. 6 on=zone 6.
operating as spill zone.
Check that the bypass socket is not in fault mode if being
used.

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